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Meet Our Team

Dr. Nichole Svehla
Medical Director
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Dr. Camille Pizarro
Dr. Camille Pizarro is a Chula Vista native who attended undergraduate school at UC Davis of California. She then moved to the midwest, where she graduated cum laude in 2021 from the Kansas State University School of Veterinary Medicine. Prior to veterinary school, she worked as a veterinary technician at her local San Diego veterinary hospital where she gained invaluable experience and solidified her love for veterinary medicine.
Dr. Pizarro especially enjoys working with feline patients, senior pets and performing surgery. She currently resides downtown with her husband and two cat’s Kimchi and Mao. When Dr. Pizarro is not at Rose Canyon Animal Hospital – she can be found trying out new cooking recipes and playing guitar.


Dr. Mariann Rozsa
Dr. Mariann Rozsa was born in Hungary. In 1985, she immigrated to the United States to pursue her dream of becoming a veterinarian. In 1999, she graduated from Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine. As a well traveled global explorer, Dr. Rozsa has a wide range of interests and experiences. She taught science to young buddhist monks in a remote Himalayan village in India.
She worked in Africa with cheetahs, leopards, monkeys, antelopes, goats, and dogs. She is a dedicated veterinarian and takes special interest in internal and feline medicine.
Dr. David Demner, DVM, Diplomate, ACVS
Staff Surgeon
Dr. Demner is a board-certified surgeon and is available for advanced surgeries including orthopedics, soft tissue and emergency surgeries. He is one of the most trusted veterinarians in San Diego for fracture repair and TPLO knee surgeries for cruciate (ACL) injuries. Dr. Demner’s vision is to deliver the best surgical care to patients in the comfort and familiarity of their primary care hospital… while receiving the same expert care found at specialty centers at a fraction of the price. He enjoys all aspects of surgery, but his specific interests include orthopedic, and soft tissue surgery.
Dr. Demner’s vision is to deliver the best surgical care to patients in the comfort and familiarity of their primary care hospital… while receiving the same expert care found at a specialty center for a fraction of the price!
